Deco appeal rejected

[Welsh Spur]

Deco's red card appeal has been rejected, so he and Costinha will definately not face England. All we need now is Ronaldo's injury to keep him out and of course, the 'overdue' performance.....and semi finals here we come!

[Danishspurs]

Really hope that Neville is fit, because he may be one of a few players that can stop Ronaldo, because he knows him so well..

[Welsh Spur]

Good point, I'd totally forgotten about the Neviller.....it would be a big boost if he returns.

[marcusto]

In a strange way I kinda wish he was playing... as he is their best Player and was brilliant all season for Barca and has had a good WC. But on the good side he's not... ahh well

Neville = Solid Right Back for Club and Country... even though he is a tw@t

[Shuggie13]

Ashley Cole (although I hate to say it) totally played Ronaldo out the game in euro 2004.

[Spur]

Yea I have to disagree.

The media played his part as though he was victorious. But although he may have won several battles, he still got made to look a fool of a good few times, so therefore lost the war.

[Gregzy]

Neville = Solid Right Back for Club and Country... even though he is a tw@t

No denying either comment there! England are always a better team when Neville plays not least because him and Beckham seem to have a degree of telepathy between them.. If Neville plays on Saturday, expect to see Beckham performing to the height of his abilities.

I ain't expecting a win, but I'm dreaming of one...

[Welsh Spur]

I'm predicting one. Come on, there's loads of reasons....

1. Revenge for Euro 2004
2. Sven's gotta beat Scolari at least once
3. It's third meeting, (Sven v Scolari) and 3rd time's a charm
4. The team is 'steadly improving'
5. Familiarity of the players should really help us, and when the hell has Carvalho ever been able to contain Rooney?
6. Lennon's ability to skin Valente inside out
7. Deco, Costinha and possibly Ronaldo out